Jack Whitehall reveals he wants to join One Direction in Unicef sketch with Liam Payne, Andy Murray and Clare Balding

Comedian Jack Whitehall has joked that he has the voice and the moves to replace Zayn Malik in One Direction.

The Fresh Meat star attempted to impress singer Liam Payne as the pair took part in a charity tennis match at London's Queen's Club with Andy Murray and TV personality Clare Balding.

Speaking about his dream to join the world famous boy band, Whitehall joked: "Obviously we’re all here for Unicef, but also today for me is a job interview. One Direction. I can dance I can sing. I happen to know that Liam is very much on board."

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Jack Whitehall gives Liam Payne a tap on the bottom as they take on Clare Balding and Andy Murray (Picture: Unicef)

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Kiam Payne, Jack Whitehall, Clare Balding and Andy Murray pose for a group photo after the match (Picture: Unicef)

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Murray, Payne, Whitehall and Balding filmed the short sketch - which also sees Murray take on the role of a commanding coach while his players call for a mutiny - for Unicef UK’s Children in Danger Summer Disease Appeal, which is raising awareness and vital funds to keep children safe from disease.

Speaking about the clip, Paynesaid: “I know Jack Whitehall and we get on well so it was fun trying to wind him up during filming and ignore him when he hassled me for a part in One Direction.

"We also got to play a bit of tennis with Andy which was great. I hit one shot that he had to stretch for so I thought ‘yes!’ That’s a life goal!”

Whitehall described his opponent Balding as "vicious" but a "star player".

“It was great to have a knock around with Andy, but unfortunately the pressure got to me a bit and I was pying shots left, right and centre but the experience was very special," he said. "And Clare Balding is vicious! She was very good, a star player.”

Speaking about the campaign, Murray said: “Sadly there are thousands of children that don’t get the vaccinations they need to grow up healthy. Unicef does an incredible job of reaching children living in the poorest and most remote countries to make sure they’re protected, but there’s so much more to do.

“Make sure you watch the sketch on Facebook and if you like it, please donate to Unicef UK’s Children in Danger Appeal.”